Las Isletas Lake Islands
An eruption of Volcano Mombacho, thousands
of years ago, threw up 365 rocks, which sedimented inside Lake Nicaragua and now form
Las Isletas. The glittering archipelago of tropical islands is best explored by guided kayak
or small boat from the shores of Granada. We
pass boys swimming in the shallow surf and
fishermen out on wooden boats. I can’t help
but think of the bull sharks in the depths.
Of the islets, many are private homes of the
wealthy, eco-lodges and a luxury yoga retreat,
Jicaro Island Lodge. Tours also visit ‘Monkey
Island,’ which is home to a displaced troop
of cheeky resident monkeys! Jicaro Island
Eco-Lodge is one of Nicaragua’s best private
island retreats. It features nine luxurious
casitas in the most serene spot inside the lake,
perfect for yoga retreaters wanting total calm
and isolation. Accessible only by boat, this is a
tranquil hideaway.
Look out for egrets, swallows, kingfishers
and warblers gingerly hotfooting across
mangroves, muddy marsh and mudbanks.
San Juan Del Sur: Sea & Surf
Nicaragua’s most famous assets are its glistening vast empty beaches. Entire swathes of
soft polished sand line the nation like a gilded
trophy.
The best beaches in Nicaragua are found in
San Juan del Norte. A short drive from the
most popular town in Nicaragua, San Juan del
Sur, the North goes mostly unnoticed. That is
the magic of it. My guide drives me just 30kms
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